HomeMy WebLinkAboutPW Solar Photovoltaic Project Services; OptonyAGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH
OPTONY INC.
FOR SOLAR PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COMMISSIONING SERVICES
This Agreement is made and entered into this bl q day of 4 , 2016, by and
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between the CITY OF SAN RAFAEL (hereinafter "CITY"), and OPTONY INC. (hereinafter
"CONTRACTOR").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the CITY has determined that project management and commissioning services are
required in connection with the City Solar Photovoltaic Project; and
WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR has agreed to render such services.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. PROJECT COORDINATION.
A. CITY'S Project Manager. The Director of Public Works is hereby designated the
PROJECT MANAGER for the CITY, and said PROJECT MANAGER shall supervise all aspects of the
progress and execution of this Agreement.
B. CONTRACTOR'S Project Director. CONTRACTOR shall assign a single PROJECT
DIRECTOR to have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this Agreement for
CONTRACTOR. Jonathan Whelan is hereby designated as the PROJECT DIRECTOR for
CONTRACTOR. Should circumstances or conditions subsequent to the execution of this Agreement
require a substitute PROJECT DIRECTOR, for any reason, the CONTRACTOR shall notify the CITY
within ten (10) business days of the substitution.
2. DUTIES OF CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR shall provide project management and commissioning services in connection
with the City Solar Photovoltaic Project set forth in the CONTRACTOR'S proposal dated May 24,
2016, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and incorporated herein by reference.
3. DUTIES OF CITY.
CITY shall compensate CONTRACTOR as provided in Paragraph 4
4. COMPENSATION.
For the full performance of the services described herein by CONTRACTOR, CITY shall pay
CONTRACTOR on a time and materials basis for services rendered in accordance with the rates shown
on the "Optony Project Rate Schedule" as described in Exhibit "A" attached and incorporated herein, in
an amount not to exceed $39,300.
Payment will be made monthly upon receipt by PROJECT MANAGER of itemized invoices
submitted by CONTRACTOR.
5. TERM OF AGREEMENT.
The term of this Agreement shall commence upon the date of execution of this Agreement and end
on July 4, 2017 or on such earlier date when the work shall have been completed, unless the parties agree to
extend this Agreement for another 90 days, as approved in writing by City Manager.
6. TERMINATION.
A. Discretionary. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon thirty (30)
days written notice mailed or personally delivered to the other party.
B. Cause. Either party may tenninate this Agreement for cause upon fifteen (15) days written
notice mailed or personally delivered to the other party, and the notified party's failure to cure or correct the
cause of the termination, to the reasonable satisfaction of the party giving such notice, within such fifteen (15)
day time period.
C. Effect of Termination. Upon receipt of notice of termination, neither party shall incur
additional obligations under any provision of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other.
D. Return of Documents. Upon termination, any and all CITY documents or materials
provided to CONTRACTOR and any and all of CONTRACTOR's documents and materials prepared for
or relating to the performance of its duties under this Agreement, shall be delivered to CITY as soon as
possible, but not later than thirty (30) days after termination.
7. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS.
The written documents and materials prepared by the CONTRACTOR in connection with the
performance of its duties under this Agreement, shall be the sole property of CITY. CITY may use said
property for any purpose, including projects not contemplated by this Agreement.
8. INSPECTION AND AUDIT.
Upon reasonable notice, CONTRACTOR shall make available to CITY, or its agent, for inspection
and audit, all documents and materials maintained by CONTRACTOR in connection with its performance
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of its duties under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall fully cooperate with CITY or its agent in any
such audit or inspection.
9. ASSIGNABILITY.
The parties agree that they shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement nor the
performance of any of their respective obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of the other
party, and any attempt to so assign this Agreement or any rights, duties or obligations arising hereunder shall
be void and of no effect.
10. INSURANCE.
A. Scope of Coverage. During the term of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall maintain, at
no expense to CITY, the following insurance policies:
1. A commercial general liability insurance policy in the minimum amount of one
million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence./two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate, for death, bodily
injury, personal injury, or property damage.
2. An automobile liability (owned, non -owned, and hired vehicles) insurance policy in
the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) dollars per occurrence.
3. If any licensed professional performs any of the services required to be performed
under this Agreement, a professional liability insurance policy in the minimum amount of two million dollars
($2,000,000) per occurrence/two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate, to cover any claims arising out of
the CONTRACTOR's performance of services under this Agreement. Where CONTRACTOR is a
professional not required to have a professional license, CITY reserves the right to require CONTRACTOR
to provide professional liability insurance pursuant to this section.
4. If it employs any person, CONTRACTOR shall maintain worker's compensation
and employer's liability insurance, as required by the State Labor Code and other applicable laws and
regulations, and as necessary to protect both CONTRACTOR and CITY against all liability for injuries to
CONTRACTOWs officers and employees. CONTRACTOR's worker's compensation insurance shall be
specifically endorsed to waive any right of subrogation against CITY.
B. Other Insurance Requirements. The insurance coverage required of the CONTRACTOR in
subparagraph A of this section above shall also meet the following requirements:
1. Except for professional liability insurance, the insurance policies shall be
specifically endorsed to include the CITY, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers, as additionally
named insureds under the policies.
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2. The additional insured coverage under CONTRACTOR'S insurance policies shall
be primary with respect to any insurance or coverage maintained by CITY and shall not call upon CITY's
insurance or self-insurance coverage for any contribution. The "primary and noncontributory" coverage in
CONTRACTOR'S policies shall be at least as broad as ISO form CG20 0104 13.
3. Except for professional liability insurance, the insurance policies shall include, in
their text or by endorsement, coverage for contractual liability and personal injury.
4. The insurance policies shall be specifically endorsed to provide that the insurance
carrier shall not cancel, tenninate or otherwise modify the terms and conditions of said insurance policies
except upon ten (10) days written notice to the PROJECT MANAGER.
5. If the insurance is written on a Claims Made Form, then, following termination of
this Agreement, said insurance coverage shall survive for a period of not less than five years.
6. The insurance policies shall provide for a retroactive date of placement coinciding
with the effective date of this Agreement.
7. The limits of insurance required in this Agreement may be satisfied by a combination of
primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall contain or be endorsed to
contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and noncontributory basis for the benefit
of CITY (if agreed to in a written contract or agreement) before CITY'S own insurance or self-insurance
shall be called upon to protect it as a named insured.
8. It shall be a requirement under this Agreement that any available insurance proceeds
broader than or in excess of the specified minimum insurance coverage requirements and/or limits shall be
available to CITY or any other additional insured party. Furthermore, the requirements for coverage and
limits shall be: (1) the minimum coverage and limits specified in this Agreement; or (2) the broader coverage
and maximum limits of coverage of any insurance policy or proceeds available to the named insured;
whichever is greater.
C. Deductibles and SIR'S. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions in CONTRACTOR's
insurance policies must be declared to and approved by the PROJECT MANAGER and City Attorney, and
shall not reduce the limits of liability. Policies containing any self-insured retention (SIR) provision shall
provide or be endorsed to provide that the SIR may be satisfied by either the named insured or CITY or other
additional insured party. At CITY's option, the deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to CITY
shall be reduced or eliminated to CITY's satisfaction, or CONTRACTOR shall procure a bond guaranteeing
payment of losses and related investigations, claims administration, attorney's fees and defense expenses.
D. Proof of Insurance. CONTRACTOR shall provide to the PROJECT MANAGER or
CITY'S City Attorney all of the following: (1) Certificates of Insurance evidencing the insurance coverage
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required in this Agreement; (2) a copy of the policy declaration page and./or endorsement page listing all
policy endorsements for the commercial general liability policy, and (3) excerpts of policy language or
specific endorsements evidencing the other insurance requirements set forth in this Agreement. CITY
reserves the right to obtain a full certified copy of any insurance policy and endorsements from
CONTRACTOR. Failure to exercise this right shall not constitute a waiver of the right to exercise it Iater.
The insurance shall be approved as to form and sufficiency by PROJECT MANAGER and the City
Attorney.
IL . INDEMNIFICATION.
A. Except as otherwise provided in Paragraph B., CONTRACTOR shall, to the fullest
extent permitted by law, indemnify, release, defend with counsel approved by CITY, and hold harmless
CITY, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers (collectively, the "City Indemnitees"), from and
against any claim, demand, suit, judgment, loss, liability or expense of any kind, including but not limited
to attorney's fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of litigation, (collectively "CLAIMS"), arising
out of CONTRACTOR'S performance of its obligations or conduct of its operations under this
Agreement. The CONTRACTOR's obligations apply regardless of whether or not a liability is caused or
contributed to by the active or passive negligence of the City Indemnitees. However, to the extent that
liability is caused by the active negligence or willful misconduct of the City Indemnitees, the
CONTRACTOR's indemnification obligation shall be reduced in proportion to the City Indemnitees'
share of liability for the active negligence or willful misconduct. In addition, the acceptance or approval
of the CONTRACTOR's work or work product by the CITY or any of its directors, officers or
employees shall not relieve or reduce the CONTRACTOR's indemnification obligations. In the event
the City Indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other adversarial proceeding arising
from CONTRACTOR'S performance of or operations under this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall
provide a defense to the City Indemnitees or at CITY'S option reimburse the City Indemnitees their
costs of defense, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred in defense of such claims.
B. Where the services to be provided by CONTRACTOR under this Agreement are design
professional services to be performed by a design professional as that term is defined under Civil Code
Section 2782.8, CONTRACTOR shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify, release, defend
and hold harmless the City Indemnitees from and against any CLAIMS that arise out of, pertain to, or
relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONTRACTOR in the performance of its
duties and obligations under this Agreement or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained
in this Agreement, except such CLAIM which is caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of
CITY.
C. The defense and indemnification obligations of this Agreement are undertaken in
addition to, and shall not in any way be limited by, the insurance obligations contained in this Agreement,
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and shall survive the termination or completion of this Agreement for the full period of time allowed by
law.
12. NONDISCRIMINATION.
CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate, in any way, against any person on the basis of age, sex,
race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin or disability in connection with or related to the performance of
its duties and obligations under this Agreement.
13. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS.
CONTRACTOR shall observe and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, codes and regulations, in the performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement.
CONTRACTOR shall perform all services under this Agreement in accordance with these laws, ordinances,
codes and regulations. CONTRACTOR shall release, defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY, its
officers, agents and employees from any and all damages, liabilities, penalties, fines and all other
consequences from any noncompliance or violation of any laws, ordinances, codes or regulations.
14. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES.
CITY and CONTRACTOR do not intend, by any provision of this Agreement, to create in any
third party, any benefit or right owed by one party, under the terms and conditions of this Agreement, to the
other party.
15. NOTICES.
All notices and other communications required or permitted to be given under this Agreement,
including any notice of change of address, shall be in writing and given by personal delivery, or deposited
with the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed to the parties intended to be notified.
Notice shall be deemed given as of the date of personal delivery, or if mailed, upon the date of deposit with
the United States Postal Service. Notice shall be given as follows:
TO CITY's Project Manager:
TO CONTRACTOR's Project Director:
Bill Guerin
Director of Public Works
City of San Rafael
111 Morphew Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
Jonathan Whelan, Director of Operations
Optony Inc.
2855 Kifer Road, Suite 201
Santa Clara, CA 95051
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16. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
For the purposes, and for the duration, of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR, its officers, agents and
employees shall act in the capacity of an Independent Contractor, and not as employees of the CITY.
CONTRACTOR and CITY expressly intend and agree that the status of CONTRACTOR, its officers,
agents and employees be that of an Independent Contractor and not that of an employee of CITY.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT -- AMENDMENTS.
A. The terms and conditions of this Agreement, all exhibits attached, and all documents
expressly incorporated by reference, represent the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the subject
matter of this Agreement.
B. This written Agreement shall supersede any and all prior agreements, oral or written,
regarding the subject matter between the CONTRACTOR and the CITY.
C. No other agreement, promise or statement, written or oral, relating to the subject matter of
this Agreement, shall be valid or binding, except by way of a written amendment to this Agreement.
D. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be altered or modified except by a
written amendment to this Agreement signed by the CONTRACTOR and the CITY.
E. If any conflicts arise between the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and the terms and
conditions of the attached exhibits or the documents expressly incorporated by reference, the terms and
conditions of this Agreement shall control.
18. SET-OFF AGAINST DEBTS.
CONTRACTOR agrees that CITY may deduct from any payment due to CONTRACTOR under
this Agreement, any monies which CONTRACTOR owes CITY under any ordinance, agreement, contract
or resolution for any unpaid taxes, fees, licenses, assessments, unpaid checks or other amounts.
19. WAIVERS.
The waiver by either party of any breach or violation of any term, covenant or condition of this
Agreement, or of any ordinance, law or regulation, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other term,
covenant, condition, ordinance, law or regulation, or of any subsequent breach or violation of the same or
other term, covenant, condition, ordinance, law or regulation. The subsequent acceptance by either party of
any fee, performance, or other consideration which may become due or owing under this Agreement, shall
not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding breach or violation by the other party of any term, condition,
covenant of this Agreement or any applicable law, ordinance or regulation.
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20. COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES.
The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or
arising out of the performance of this Agreement, may recover its reasonable costs (including claims
administration) and attorney's fees expended in connection with such action.
21. CITY BUSINESS LICENSE 1 OTHER TAXES.
CONTRACTOR shall obtain and maintain during the duration of this Agreement, a CITY business
license as required by the San Rafael Municipal Code CONTRACTOR shall pay any and all state and
federal taxes and any other applicable taxes. CITY shall not be required to pay for any work performed
under this Agreement, until CONTRACTOR has provided CITY with a completed Internal Revenue
Service Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification).
22. APPLICABLE LAW.
The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day, month and year
first above written.
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A Proposal for:
City of San Rafael
Solar Project Management and Commissioning
May 24, 2016
Presented by:
Optony Inc.
Jonathan Whelan
Director of Operations
jonathan.whelan@optonyusa.com
2855 Kifer Road, Suite 201
Santa Clara, CA 95051
www.optonyusa.com
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May 24, 2016
Kevin McGowan
Assistant Public Works Director
City of San Rafael
111 Morphew St., San Rafael, CA 94915
Re: Solar Project Management and Commissioning
Dear Kevin,
The City of San Rafael (City) has made significant commitments toward clean energy procurement and deployment
through the Sustainable Energy and Economic Development (SEED) Fund, and Optony is pleased to have the
opportunity to continue to work with the City to help pursue the positive impacts of solar projects and we are
proud to offer our experience, team and approach to ensure success.
The process of determining the most effective strategies and then implementing them through a time-limited
design and construction process can be challenging. Independent, expert management of the process will ensure
that the most beneficial opportunities are identified and that the value of the City's efforts and budget are
optimized. After reviewing the attached following information on Optony's qualifications and proposal, please do
not hesitate to contact me to discuss next steps and how we can tailor our services to meet your needs.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Whelan
Jonathan Whelan
Director of Operations
Optony Inc.
(415) 450-7032
jonathan.whelan@optonyusa.com
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TASK 1. SOLAR PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COMMISSIONING
From the approval to proceed with construction until the system is fully operational, Optony will apply its
experience with solar installation to provide a broad range of project management and commissioning services
designed to protect your investment, as needed. These include hands-on project coordination, technology
inspection, installation oversight, and specification compliance to final project performance certification.
Independent from any financial, technology, or vendor interests, our solar experts act on your behalf to ensure a
smooth transition from construction to long-term operations, based on your specific needs and risk assessment.
Sub -tasks Performed
• Expert, independent review of engineering documents, components and system designs (to be
performed under previous Scope of Work)
• Guidance on effectively capturing utility and local incentives and/or beneficial rate schedules and
programs, as available
• Analysis of the site-specific operational, facility, structural, and environmental challenges that may
require further detailed assessment or that may limit the range of options for solar
• Participation in planning site walks to aid in review and approval of contractor -provided designs
• Evaluation of system safety and security planning to minimize risks from damage, theft and third party
claims
• Assistance in City preparation and filing of CEQA paperwork, as necessary
• Leading of weekly construction calls or in-person meetings with tracking of key issues for resolution and
parties responsible
• Twice weekly on-site inspection of installed system and all components, methods and designs using
Optony's 35 -point evaluation form.
• Documentation of current progress -to -date with identification of potential impacts to construction
timeline and project performance.
• Review of engineering change orders and provision of independent analysis to minimize impact.
• Creation of project punch -lists to verify completion of construction to site-specific and construction
requirements.
• Monitoring system and process reviews to ensure proper performance management.
• Review of solar energy output (kWh) one month after in-service date to evaluate actual production and
project economics for compliance with contract guarantees.
• Follow-up with the utility to verify that the electric meter rate schedules have changed to meet the
proposed financial benefits.
• Development of site-specific maintenance schedules and staff training as necessary.
• Report of findings and final project performance forecasts.
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PROPOSED BUDGET
This proposed budget takes into account the scope for each task of this project, the resources required to
accomplish the proposed tasks, the estimated timeline, and any additional costs that may be incurred as part of
our engagement.
The proposed services have been broken into the major tasks for the proposed project. Subsequent changes to
the tasks are welcomed if they help accomplish your goals - any impact to the proposed costs will be quickly
communicated and are subject to your prior approval. As we have demonstrated with our projects across the US,
our services deliver significant project risk reduction and increase long-term impact for our clients.
Rest assured that we do not have any financial interests in the contractors or technology that will be evaluated or
recommended because maintaining our independence and your best interests are our top priority.
Proposed Services
TASK
Task 1: Solar Project Management and
Commissioning
Other Fees and Costs
Travel within Bay Area
Budget
Up to 3 City Sites
Time & Materials billing, capped at $39,300
No additional cost
Optony is committed to making this project a success and, in the event that the scope needs to be changed to fit
within budget constraints, we are open to further refinement. Thank you for your consideration of our proposal.
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ABOUT OPTONY
Optony's mission is to enable governments, commercial organizations, educational institutions, and investors to
bridge the gap between clean energy goals and real-world results.
Optony is an award winning global research and consulting firm based in Silicon Valley that was founded in 2007
with support from the U.S. Department of Energy. Our core services offer a systematic approach to planning,
implementing, and managing government, commercial and utility -scale energy efficiency and renewable energy
projects, while simultaneously navigating the dramatic and rapid changes in the clean technology industry.
Optony has over 100 employees globally with headquarters in Silicon Valley and regional offices in Chicago,
Washington DC, Denver, Beijing, and Hangzhou to serve clients across the USA and China. Due to our expertise
and market -leading projects, the company was recognized by the Silicon Valley Business Journal in 2011 as one of
the very best energy service companies in the region and our projects have won awards from the Interstate
Renewable Energy Council, Acterra Business Environment Awards, and the Governor of California.
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Our team is squarely focused on moving the clean energy market forward for our clients and has had a major
impact over the past 7 years, by providing independent technical expertise to more than 300 clients around the
U.S. Optony is the only company to have successful experience supporting large-scale collaborative multi -
organization solar project efforts and is the co-author of the authoritative guide "Purchasing Power: Best Practices
for Collaborative Solar Procurement".
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OPTONY APPROACH
At Optony, we recognize that long-term planning and execution of clean energy projects is complex and can have
uncertain results. Optony provides its clients with expert, independent services across the entire project lifecycle
by applying deep technical expertise and broad project experience to reduce risks and achieve the greatest
possible returns. We deliver results by consistently using the following approach:
• Stakeholder Engagement. Involving all project stakeholders to build support and momentum — including
government officials and staff, policy makers, planners, facilities managers, residents, industry, utilities,
finance partners, non -profits, and others as needed.
• Technology Expertise. Providing deep technology and system design expertise to evaluate and determine
the best -fit options with highest lifetime performance.
• Hands-on Staff Coaching. Assisting client staff with tailored and highly responsive hands-on support as
they plan and pursue project objectives and complete tasks.
• Project Risk Mitigation. Identifying hidden project risks and opportunities and providing real-world
guidance on how to maximize the benefits from each initiative.
• World -Class Resources. Deploying world-class resources and clean energy industry best practices to
enable expert planning and ensure smooth transitions across project phases.
• Market -Leading Analysis. Providing clear and meaningful analysis and recommendations with external
benchmarks for cost and performance that may not be readily available or transparent. Prioritizing
project opportunities for both the short-term and long-term.
• Targeted Communications. Providing highly relevant talking points, images, and statistics to build and
maintain support for projects locally, regionally and nationally. Conducting training and resources to build
client knowledge and understanding about project progress.
Optony has a proven track record of providing local, regional and national -scale project and program management
for clients in 20 states with a particular focus on those areas that are traditionally under -served and under -
resourced. We believe that there are outstanding opportunities to make progress toward a greener and more
prosperous future, but information and support is needed to apply best practices and successful models to capture
the opportunity.
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OUR SERVICES
Not all projects are created equal. Our experience across all phases of clean energy projects provides significant
advantages by helping to avoid foreseeable issues and shorten time to completion. Optony provides a suite of
lifecycle services to help minimize project risk and deliver maximum returns in terms of payback and performance:
1. Clean Energy Strategy Planning & Implementation
We develop an integrated strategy to intelligently incorporate clean energy into your overall sustainability plans,
looking across all potential opportunities. Optony's Solar Roadmap' and Clean Energy RoadmapT"" platforms
provide a comprehensive approach to transforming local and regional markets through national benchmarking,
tailored implementation roadmaps and expert technical assistance. Tap into the network of over 200 participating
organizations that are making great progress in improving processes, decreasing costs and increasing deployment
of clean energy solutions.
2. Investment -Grade Feasibility Studies
Optony conducts independent, comprehensive assessments to determine the optimal clean energy potential for
your organization and portfolio of locations based on site-specific energy demand, utility rates, facility
characteristics, financing options, regulatory requirements and marketing needs.
3. Independent Engineering Reviews
Clean energy projects are subject to dynamic changes in pricing, incentives, technology, forecasts and industry
best practices, requiring an Independent Engineering Review to minimize risks and deliver maximum economic
returns to investors and owners. This service reduces discrepancies in proposed system designs, components, and
construction to improve lifetime performance.
4. Procurement Management
We take the lead in managing your RFP/RFQ process from requirements gathering, solicitation writing, evaluation
criteria, and bid solicitation to vendor evaluations, interviews, and contract negotiations based on the latest
industry trends and best practices, tailored to your specific situation.
5. Project Commissioning
Our service improves project coordination, technology integration, installation, and compliance to best practices.
Leverage our expertise and professional resources with thorough on-site project inspection and performance
certification to lower operating costs and risks associated with design and implementation, yielding the best
return from your investment.
6. System Optimization
We provide retro -commissioning for in-service systems and analyze on-line system monitoring to determine
cleaning, repair, modification and replacement strategies needed to ensure optimal performance. We also provide
direct follow-ups with manufacturers, installers, utilities and financing companies in the event that actions are
required on their parts to improve system output.
7. Power Purchase Agreement Tracker
Optony's PPA Tracker° is the only comprehensive solution for buyers of Power Purchase Agreements to
understand actual performance relative to contracts and financial forecasts. This solution empowers buyers by
combining leading edge tools with deep expertise to un -wind complex performance drivers, quantify their impact,
mitigate issues and refine forecasts.
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RATE SCHEDULE
Optony Project Rate Schedule
For Time & Materials contracts, hourly rates are shown below by personnel category:
Position Hourly Rate*
Principal $ 240.00
Director of Operations $ 198.00
Senior Project Manager $ 185.00
Project Manager $ 156.00
Associate Project Manager $ 98.00
Administrative $ 75.00
External Specialized Legal & Engineering Cost + 5%
* Effective January 26, 2016
* Hourly rates exclude reimbursable expenses
* Holiday and weekends will be billed at 1.5 times the listed rate
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